Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. The greater the crosswind, the steeper the aircraft’s bank into the wind.

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Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Flight Training Central

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Shorter takeoff roll Higher induced drag Lower induced drag Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway. What condition applies when taking off at a high density altitude? lean the mixture. apply carburetor heat.

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Aileron Density Altitude Pilot Drag 96

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. As is often the case with swept-wing jets, sometimes extra drag is required beyond gear and flaps. Landing was wild, leading to the aircraft’s big wings striking the ground at times in the crosswinds approaching 35 knots. This was in XP12.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Flying the Base Leg All aircraft land into the wind, so the base leg usually involves some crosswind. The crosswind can push you out and mess up your glidepath if you’re not careful. Add any more pressure, and the wheel will stop rotating and drag along the runway instead. Landing in a crosswind?

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy. It reminds us that just as low, dragged-in approaches are bad, a steeper-than-normal approach has equal potential to cause unsafe touchdowns and landings.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 82

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

While the tilting lift vectors are an important source of adverse yaw, drag also plays a part. Any time a wing creates lift, it creates induced drag. In our example, the right wing has more lift, and thus more drag, than the left wing as the airplane rolls. This drag imbalance amplifies the adverse yaw.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Will you need a crosswind correction? Crosswind Landings Short-field landings teach you to fly slowly and precisely. Full flaps, 1.3

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52